barf
Americanverb
verb
noun
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the act of vomiting
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the matter ejected in vomiting
Etymology
Origin of barf
First recorded in 1955–60; expressive word of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He’d known that the quarantine would end, and not that he wanted anyone to barf, but he had secretly wished the lockdown would go on a few more days.
From Literature
The plastic bin ricochets off the back wall of the closet and tumbles out onto the floor, barfing clothes.
From Literature
“That never even crossed my mind. That wouldn’t make you nervous? It makes me wanna barf, just thinking about it.”
From Literature
One reason I can confidently assert that she's not as dumb as she acts is she's undeniably swift when barfing up bad faith retorts, usually to innocent questions she's just pretending are "attacks."
From Salon
“IF I did I think I would’ve barfed– he’s my husband, but also an important colleague in the school choice movement.”
From Los Angeles Times
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